The other thing to watch out for is pressure. The higher the steam pressure, the faster the steam jets out and the better it is at dissolving dirt and grime. For this reason, a steam cleaner that can put out 3.5 to 4 bar of pressure will have a lot more cleaning power than a handheld cleaner with less than 3 bar. Are there any practicalities worth thinking about?

Second, you have steam mops. These integrate the boiler and the head into one upright cleaning machine. As the name suggests, these are really designed to work as a super-powered mop, but a growing number can also double as a regular steam cleaner, either by having a smaller, removable boiler unit or by allowing you to attach additional heads instead of the mop head. They’re now almost as versatile as the classic steam cleaner, but they’re easy to use and very compact. Absolutely! Handheld steam cleaners are perfect for targeting grout lines and small, hard-to-reach areas. Their compact design and specialized attachments allow for precise cleaning, making them ideal for bathroom tiles, kitchen countertops, and other areas that require detailed attention. Handheld steam cleaners are also great for refreshing upholstery, curtains, and car interiors. What’s great about this impressive unit is that it works as a steam upright and handheld in one, with a smooth transition between the two modes, allowing for multiple surfaces to be cleaned throughout the home – from hard floors to carpets, taps, oven grills, and bathroom tiles. Color seafblumtl Continuous Steam Time Low 20-25 Minutes Cord Length 30 Ft Fingertip Controls Yes Heating Time 30 Seconds IncludedHard surfaces –Excellent steam pressure and a combination of the microfibre cloth and brush make it easy to deal with all types of hard floor.

If you're looking to maintain gleaming hard floors, a floor steam cleaner or floor steamer is an excellent investment. These devices efficiently sanitize and refresh various hard surfaces, including tiles, hardwood, and laminate floors. The powerful steam effortlessly lifts dirt and grime, leaving your floors immaculate and hygienic. Pretty much all convertible steam mops have a handheld that pops out of the middle of the upright cleaner. This, however, is designed more like the best cordless vacuum cleaners. You hold the handheld and then add tubes below to clean floors. As a result, it’s nippy but top-heavy. It won’t stand up by itself then and there’s no carpet glider. This steam cleaner never let us down during testing; in fact, our tester Carmel thought it was so excellent that she found it difficult to step away from it as she envisioned other things in her home she could clean. When it comes to choosing the best steam mop, it ultimately depends on your specific requirements. Consider factors such as surface compatibility, tank capacity, maneuverability, and additional features like adjustable steam settings and attachments for specialized cleaning tasks. Our knowledgeable staff at DID Electrical is ready to assist you in finding the perfect steam mop that suits your needs and budget.There are no handheld cleaning tools with this cleaner as it’s just for floors. It’s heavy (4.4kg) and perhaps not as versatile as some of the other options on this list, but it does have the value of a vacuum and steam cleaner combined. Our Ecommerce Editor Molly oversees vacuum and cleaning content at Ideal Home. She has tested out a number of these steam cleaners in her two-bedroom London flat, including the Bissell PowerFresh SlimSteam and the Shark Klik n' Flip Automatic Steam Mop.

Carmel absolutely loved using the Polti, even if it is a bit on the pricey side. The controls are excellent, the design is practical and it feels weightless in the hand, so much so that you can lift it to clean windows, curtains and more. Use on a tiled wall was particularly easy too, so if you hate cleaning your bathroom, this is a great cleaner to consider. A.k.a. 2-in-1 cleaners, these are upright steam mops where the steam generator can pop out from the middle to be used as a smaller, handheld cleaner. They come with various tools for steam cleaning smaller stuff.

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The body boasts variable steam control and an anti-calc collector. It comes with a squeegee with cloth cover for cleaning upholstery, plus concentrator, scraper and two sizes of nylon brush. These are all great for cleaning, but might be a bit much if you're tight on storage space. Combine two cleaning tasks into one swift motion with the Bissell Vac & Steam, which does exactly what the name says. It lifts as much dust and hair as possible and then uses water to lift the remaining grime. In our tests, Carmel found that steam took over one minute to heat up and then can stop and start instantly with a press of the trigger. It’s powerful: the lowest setting is similar to the steam offered by most steam mops, the highest setting is much stronger. The 380ml water tank is only good for around ten to 12 minutes of steaming, but that should be enough for a couple of good-sized rooms at the pace this steam mop works, and you can refill the tank whenever you need to via the pull-out filling flap. Shark even throws in a handy jug. Carpet cleaning –Glides over carpets easily enough but can’t quite get into the carpet fibres for a deep clean